Two people killed, one person hurt in July 4th shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom —
A Selma man is behind bars tonight charged in a shooting that left two people dead and one person hurt.
The shooting happened at around 2:30 early Saturday morning on the 1500 block of Mabry Street.
Interim Selma Police Chief Michael Perry says officers found three people suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene.
“One was Jerome Baker, age 22. The other was Demetrius Collins, age 39. Both later died from their injuries and was pronounced of course deceased,” said Perry.
A third victim, Tymantha Underwood, she was 36 years old. She suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot injury and she was treated for her injuries as well.”
Perry says 52 year old Jerry Thomas was identified as the alleged shooter during the preliminary investigation of the case. Officers were able to locate Thomas — and place him under arrest.
“He was taken into custody without incident. The charges will be two counts of murder and there will be one count of assault in the first degree.”
Thomas is being held without.
Perry says the case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information call Selma Police at 334-874-6611 — or Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP.
